LOGIN

All Content

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Catching and timing

Winning a ball in the lineout isn’t simply a matter of a jump off the ground and a catch.

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Lockdown planning: Rebuilding lineout skills

In this planning for post-lockdown training, we are going to look at rebuilding your lineout skills. Specifically, we want to relearn the...

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Around the corner and into action

In this attack and defence decision-making challenge, the two groups work on their roles and techniques coming around the corner from a r...

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Defenders one and two must defend front first

The first two defenders at the edge of the ruck must understand their roles to ensure they don’t get caught out by the running 9 or an in...

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Don't do that, do this

Being observed as a coach can feel intimidating, but it’s an invaluable opportunity for growth and improvement.

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Challenging players of differing abilities

Jake John explains how you can utilise ’attribution theory’ in your coaching.

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Out of the firing line

A simple ball-carrying trick to help players retain more ball in contact. Develops the ability to rip down the ball just before contact ...

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Finishing the tackle

A tackle is completed when the tackler has done all they can to prevent the carrier releasing the ball to their team’s advantage. Work on ...

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Ask Dan: Defending better from set pieces

Coaching problem? Put it to our head coach Dan Cottrell. This time: Defending better from scrums and lineouts.

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Forwards' coaches love detail

RCW editor Dan Cottrell adds more context to two practices.

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Ask Dan: Spreading out and exploiting space

Coaching problem? Put it to our head coach Dan Cottrell. This time: Encouraging players to spread out and exploit space.

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Lightning quick hooking

Scrum-halves and hookers need to be on the same wavelength. The timing of the put-in and strike must be perfect to ensure clean ball at the ...

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Winning wet lineouts

With a slippery ball, ensure lineouts are secure by getting the jumper into space to meet the throw. A pod of three acts together to beat ...

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Random 3v2 alignments

Use this to practise on-pitch situations, highlighting vision, the utilisation of space and the game skills required to break defences.

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Scan and attack

Challenge attackers to react to different defensive positions. Feeding to varied starting players, the attack must adjust to win a 3v2.

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Follow your lead

When your child chooses to follow your coaching path, it offers unique moments to inspire and bond.

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Response rates

Mix up game situations so players must react to the different scenarios quickly. Change scenarios when the game is dynamic, not when the ...

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Ball control out of contact

This practice develops players’ handling skills by forcing them to manipulate the ball with one hand in and around the contact area.

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Defence boxers

This practice uses boxing-style footwork and arm movements to improve your players’ positioning and timing when making tackles.

bookmark_borderSave to Library

Ask Dan: Instilling more fire and desire into your players

Coaching problem? Put it to our head coach Dan Cottrell.

Newsletter Sign Up

Coaches' Testimonials

Colin Shaw

"A practical and value-for-money great investment"

Gary Lee Heavner

"Rugby Coach Weekly is an invaluable coaching tool! I find myself going to it more and more to prepare for our coaching sessions. The ideas and drills seem endless."

Be a more effective, more successful rugby coach

In a recent survey 89% of subscribers said Rugby Coach Weekly makes them more confident, 91% said Rugby Coach Weekly makes them a more effective coach and 93% said Rugby Coach Weekly makes them more inspired.

SUBSCRIBE

Get Weekly Inspiration

All the latest techniques and approaches

Rugby Coach Weekly offers proven and easy to use rugby drills, coaching sessions, practice plans, small-sided games, warm-ups, training tips and advice.

We've been at the cutting edge of rugby coaching since we launched in 2005, creating resources for the grassroots youth coach, following best practice from around the world and insights from the professional game.

All Content

Catching and timing

Lockdown planning: Rebuilding lineout skills

Around the corner and into action

Defenders one and two must defend front first

Don't do that, do this

Challenging players of differing abilities

Out of the firing line

Finishing the tackle

Ask Dan: Defending better from set pieces

Forwards' coaches love detail

Ask Dan: Spreading out and exploiting space

Lightning quick hooking

Winning wet lineouts

Random 3v2 alignments

Scan and attack

Follow your lead

Response rates

Ball control out of contact

Defence boxers

Ask Dan: Instilling more fire and desire into your players

Popular Activities

Newsletter Sign Up

Coaches' Testimonials

Colin Shaw

Gary Lee Heavner

Be a more effective, more successful rugby coach

More from us

© 2024 Rugby Coach Weekly

Part of Green Star Media Ltd. Company number: 3008779

All Content

Subscribe Today

Latest Issue

Popular Activities

Newsletter Sign Up

Coaches' Testimonials

Colin Shaw

Gary Lee Heavner

Be a more effective, more successful rugby coach

More from us

© 2024 Rugby Coach Weekly

Part of Green Star Media Ltd. Company number: 3008779